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Akram Awad

Partner and Global Lead for Smart Cities | Boston Consulting Group Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Biography

Akram is a Partner and the Global Lead for Smart Cities at BCG. He has been instrumental in shaping national, sectoral, and development-focused smart city strategies across the Middle East. Akram advocates for a human-centric approach to urban transformation, ensuring that technology serves to enhance the quality of life for all.

Sessions

13:25h

Thematic Roundtable | SMART CITY EXPO

Effective Public Policies for Healthier Communities

Patrycja Sasnal University of California Visiting Professor Chair

Amaia Celaya Alvarez European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations Advisor Speaker

Jack Lehane Smart D8 Ecosystem Manager Speaker

Laura Valdés Metropolis Head of Policy Speaker

Yosik Kang Seoul Digital Foundation President Speaker

Akram Awad Boston Consulting Group Partner and Global Lead for Smart Cities Speaker

#Education, #Health, #Right to the City

05-11-2024 13:25 05-11-2024 14:10 Europe/Madrid Effective Public Policies for Healthier Communities

How do cities ensure the protection of human rights for all residents? What measures can decision-makers implement to address the diverse aspects of human security within their governance frameworks? This roundtable will discuss how local administrations are protecting citizens’ rights through public policies that promote equality, social justice, and overall well-being ensuring access to healthcare, education, and political participation.

Hall 3 | Congress: Red Room

Tue 5 13:25h - 14:10h Hall 3 | Congress: Red Room Full Congress Pass